POKA YOKE
\pˈə͡ʊkə jˈə͡ʊk], \pˈəʊkə jˈəʊk], \p_ˈəʊ_k_ə j_ˈəʊ_k]\
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An approach adopted by the Japanese in order to make their manufacturing processes free of any manufacturing defaults, and to provide exceptional customer service. Visual signals are employed in order to determine if any process is mistakenly overlooked.
By Henry Campbell Black
Word of the day
hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.